The Empire Theatre & Centre for the Performing Arts is a fantastic venue for live music. There is…read morean eclectic range of performers that have graced the stage - from K-OS to Stompin' Tom, Davy Jones to the Tragically Hip, the Temptations to Buddy Guy and the outdoor venue (the Empire Square) has featured such acts as Bachman Cummings, Styx, Peter Frampton and Kenny Rogers. And that is just the tip of the iceberg! And it doesn't stop there...children's performances, dance competitions, ballets and most recently, plays courtesy of Caroline Smith. And movies, movies, movies. Empire movies are not the typical movies seen at the run of the mill multiplexes - it is also home to the Quinte Film Alternative, featured every second Wednesday. Experience the Empire Theatre & Centre for the Performing Arts - you won't be disappointed!

I have to give The Empire Theatre credit. They have always provided an excellent experience when I…read morehave attended live shows, be it musical or theatre. But the staff went above and beyond this past Saturday with their customer service. I had purchased tickets over the phone for Brett Kissel in November for my husband's Christmas present. When we arrived at the box office to pick them up just before the show, there was no record of my purchase. Nothing under my name, phone number, or the confirmation number that I had. It didn't make any sense to me, and I was scrambling to find the charge on my visa bill, sure that I was about to be told "Sorry, but there's no record here so you won't be seeing the show". Then the attendant at the desk did something amazing - she said "You know, I believe that you purchased tickets - I'm not sure where those tickets are, but here are two more. Enjoy the show, and thank you for choosing The Empire Theatre". I was floored. My husband was floored. That, ladies and gentlemen, is incredible customer service. Long story short, thank you Empire Theatre. Brett's performance was flawless, and so was yours. We will gladly choose The Empire Theatre again!

This is my second or 3rd year as a season subscriber. Top notch quality theatre with reasonable…read moreprices. It's local cast and crew which is why I subscribe. I don't always love the shows they pick, but it's a wide range - keeping my theatre chops sharp. Always opt for the Sunday show with the talk back with the actors. Great stuff.

Canterbury Woods retirement community recently opened a beautiful performing arts center which will…read morebe open to the public for music, plays, etc. We attended a small concert there. It's a sleek model looking building. The theater itself has 250 comfortable seats and wide aisles. The slope is perfect for views from any seat. The sound seemed very good. You currently need to go to the main Canterbury Woods website to find the calendar of events for the Performing Arts Center. But well worth the effort. Can't wait to see what else they'll be offering. 2023-110

A great opportunity for youth to get their first acting experience at a summer camp building up to…read morestage performances. As you can see, the kids had fun and they were great actors doing the Adams Family musical.

Last night and tonight we attended It's A Wonderful Life! This annual production started in 2011…read moreand is a holiday tradition in Fairport! This is our first year as our daughter is part of the cast and I have to say we are planning on making this part of our holiday tradition! A wonderful production, talented cast and perfect holiday experience. The theater is very comfortable and you feel part of the production. There are programs all year long for performers of all ages and experiences. Please come to Fairport and enjoy one of their many shows or just take a class!

We came in for a Saturday night magic show. We thought it was amazing, but left at intermission…read morebecause we were both incredibly exhausted. From what we saw the show was great, the illusions were incredible and unlike cases where the tricks are obvious, there were some amazing illusions that had us questioning how that was possible. Two magicians performed and it was very cool to watch. My husband was even able to participate before we left. The one downside I would note is that this is a child friendly show, which isn't a problem, except you may be put at a table with young children. When sat we were put next to each other causing a party of five to be across from us, they sat the young children at the end of the table, so they could see understandably, but they sat parents down at the opposite end. The family was very respectful, but if you are not a children person, this may not be the environment for you. Over all great show! I wish I wasn't exhausted and could have stayed for the whole thing!

Great experience! Found the show in a Google search after we decided we were done with the falls…read more We chose it because of the reviews and they were accurate. We had a great time! When we started to think we knew what was happening, he had a unique twist that surprised us. They incorporate animals into the show and we loved that. Overall, 3 adults and 2 teens were captivated. We didn't eat there but feedback from the table was that the food was "meh". We did get some mocktails and were surprised by affordable pricing. We wished there were some desserts to order. Note: If you have a WEGO pass, it's off the blue line by the Howard Johnson's stop. Parking was still advertised as "free" if you had tickets to the show so we parked there earlier in the day. **It is not**. We were told by the attendant that it is $5 cash/$6 card with tickets (still reasonable for the area). Free ended 2 months ago and to take it up inside. I did and they confirmed it ended. I sent an email with the info from their site that says it's free still and they said they would take that down and did offer a refund if I called.

The Grand Theatre is a much loved downtown concert venue that had a major renovation within the…read morelast few years. It's a good place for concerts, plays and the like, and it's worth seeing something here if you have a chance. Kingston is such a great city to see big names in small venues, and in my opinion, that's always the best way to see someone live. Seating is comfortable, and I don't think anyone in the back of the top level would have a drastically different view of the stage as someone sitting closer to the front on the lower level. I believe there is a bar and coat check service on the site.

Since the renovation, I have attended many events at the Grand. Sadly, my husband has rarely joined…read moreme. If you are under 30 years old, half price tickets are available for many shows. However, the tickets are usually located in the balcony. The leg room in the balcony makes an economy seat on a discount airline feel luxurious. I'm barely 5' tall and my knees touch the seat in front of me. If you can get orchestra tickets, the Grand Theatre is a fantastic venue. Even in the last row, the view is excellent. Parking is easy, the washrooms are clean, and the lounge is comfortable.

We were fortunate enough to get last-minute tickets for Tons of Money at the Royal George. What a…read moreterrific show with top-notch performances. The theater is gorgeous and small enough so that no matter where you sit, you can see and hear everything. If you have trouble hearing, you can always go to the small refreshment stand and take out amplifiers to wear during the performance. There's a nice selection of refreshments and snacks and everyone who works there is Simply wonderful.

Now, full disclosure we didn't see a play here, but we did stop in to check out the building and…read morethis historic theatre is just lovely! It reminded me of both some of the intimate, beautiful historic broadway theatres in New York and also The Ford's Theatre in DC (yes, that theatre) but WAY smaller, of course. As a historic building, this space is amazing. I look forward to coming back and seeing a production here!